Junior Buyer/Planner - 6 Month Contract

Redshore; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support production planning, manage purchasing and stock control, and maintain supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience with MRP and ERP systems, as well as strong purchasing skills.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing planning tools like MRP, ERP, SAP.
• Strong purchasing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of inventory data within the ERP system.
• Manage purchasing and stock control of raw materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.

Skills

Purchasing skills

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ERP

MRP

SAP

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within this growing manufacturing company for a Buyer/Planner to be based at its site between Nuneaton and Hinckley.

THE ROLE

Reporting into the Production Manager, your role will be to support the planning of production across this busy manufacturing company on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Ensure accuracy and completeness of all stored inventory data within the ERP system.
2. Manage purchasing and stock control of raw materials and electronic manufacturing components.
3. Raise purchase orders in line with ERP demand.
4. Support the Production team and other relevant departments, communicating any supply issues that may impact business operations.
5. Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance.
6. Prepare reports and updates as required.

THE PERSON

The role of Buyer/Planner is designed to support the manager in the day-to-day purchasing duties of the factory, as well as supporting supply chain and scheduling. Experience with manufacturing planning tools such as MRP, ERP, SAP, etc., and strong purchasing skills are required.

PACKAGE

• GBP 28,000 - GBP 34,000
• Paid holidays
• Additional benefits